Arthur Landsborough Thomson Collection

Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910).. From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Razorbill - Al ca tor da, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Razorbill - Al ca tor da, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Arthur Landsborough Thomson was a renowned artist who captured the beauty of nature through his exquisite illustrations. His collection, created in 1910, showcases various bird species with meticulous detail and precision. In "Lapwing or Peewit, " Thomson brings to life the vibrant colors and distinctive features of this fascinating bird (Vnel lus vulga ris). The delicate strokes highlight its graceful flight and unique plumage, making it a true masterpiece. The "Oyster-Catcher" (Haemat opus ostral egus) is another captivating creation by Thomson. With skillful brushwork, he captures the elegance of this shorebird as it searches for food along the coastline. The contrasting hues accentuate its striking appearance against the backdrop of crashing waves. Thomson's talent extends to birds such as the "Common Buzzard" (Bu teo vulga ris), where he portrays its majestic presence with great attention to detail. The intricate patterns on its feathers are meticulously depicted, showcasing his dedication to capturing every aspect of these magnificent creatures. One cannot help but be captivated by Thomson's portrayal of the "Willow-Wren" (Phyllos copus tro chilus). Through his artistry, he transports us into a world filled with lush greenery and melodious songs that only this tiny bird can produce. It serves as a reminder that even small beings can have a significant impact on our surroundings. Thomson's depiction of the "Goldcrest" (Reg ulus crista tus) is nothing short of breathtaking. This diminutive bird is brought to life through intricate brushstrokes that capture its delicate features and vibrant colors. It reminds us that beauty can be found in even the tiniest creatures if we take time to appreciate them. With each stroke, Thomson reveals his mastery in portraying avian wonders like the "Blackcap" (Syl via atricapil la).